Start Date
- September 2020, Part Time
Summary
GCSE Psychology is offered as a one-year daytime course. You will spend 3 hours per week in class and you will need to spend a minimum of 4 hours each week on your own studies and homework set by your lecturer.
This is an intensive and demanding course which requires full attendance and self-directed study. You may need to purchase a textbook (you will be advised as to which one at the start of the course).
The course will follow the OCR Specification GCSE (9-1) in Psychology (J203).
Topics include:
- Criminal Psychology
- Development
- Psychological Problems
- Social Influence
- Memory
- Sleep and Dreaming
- The Brain and Neuropsychology
- Research
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have GCSE English and mathematics at grade D/3 or above, or a Functional Skills qualification at level 1, or a level 2 ESOL qualification.
Learning Outcomes
The course is intended for those wishing to continue to study psychology at a higher level, pursue careers in fields such as health, education, marketing, media or human resources or simply to learn more about how our minds work.
You will need to have a mature approach to study and be highly self-motivated with the willingness to work hard both independently and in small groups and take part in discussions.
Assessment
Two exams in May/June 2019
Progression
Students may go on to an Access to HE course at CCN or university courses which require a GCSE in a social science subject at grade C or above.
Career Progression
A GCSE in a social science subject is very useful in getting started in a wide variety of careers.
Fees
Students who pay will be charged the sum of both the tuition and registration fee. The fee for tuition is currently £390.00 and registration is £36.00 and fees maybe adjusted and therefore subject to change. Please contact the Advice Shop on 01603 773773 for further information.
